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Senior Investigator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Administrator II
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Position Number: 1316657
Location: Hayward, CA
Position Type: Analyst

Job Title: Senior Investigator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Administrator II
Job ID: 5377
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 3312 / Administrator II
Job Grade: Range A
Department: Investigations

Salary and Benefits
The salary range will be from $75,000 - $90,000 per year.

This position is a Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position in the CSU, and serves at the pleasure of the President.

The CSU enjoys a generous benefits program with employer paid life insurance ($100,000), as well as health, dental, and vision insurance with the monthly premium largely paid by the CSU. Additionally, we offer a broad range of other benefits which includes dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, tuition fee waiver, 401k, 457 and 403(b) plans.

The CSU belongs to the CalPERS retirement plan in which medical and dental insurance continues in qualified retirement.

The CSU has 14 paid holidays and the position earns 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit http://www.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/hr/benefits/index.html

About Cal State East Bay
Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). With an enrollment over 15,800 students, Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position
The Senior Investigator reports to the Associate Vice President for Risk Management and serves as the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator and a Deputy Title IX Coordinator conducting investigations as they relate to discrimination, harassment, (including sexual misconduct) and retaliation. Through a well-documented and thorough investigative process the investigator ensures compliance to Affirmative Action, American Disability Act, Title IX, California Whistle Blower Act, and CSU Executive Orders. The Senior Investigator compiles data, interprets and analyzes the facts, and provides written reports of the outcome. The incumbent will employ dispute resolution, mediation and problem solving techniques to resolve issues on an informal basis. The incumbent will provide leadership for programming and education in sexual misconduct prevention. The incumbent may provide testimony regarding cases to outside agencies as well as provide advice and guidance to campus constituents and interact with the CSU Office of General Counsel. The Senior Investigator works independently as well as serves a member of an institutional team.

Responsibilities
Consultation, Investigation, and Disposition
* Serve as Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation (DHR) Administrator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
* Conduct comprehensive and thorough investigations related to discrimination, harassment (including sexual misconduct) and retaliation.
* Use sound investigative techniques to encourage engagement interpret laws, analyze situations and logically come to conclusion of preponderance of evidence.
* Receive and process, in a timely manner, inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding rights and responsibilities concerning behavior in violation of policies.
* Receive and process, in a timely manner, inquiries from third parties who report suspicion of behavior in violation of policies.
* If not appropriate for investigation, refer inquiries to other resources.
* Notify complainants and respondents of receipt of the complaint.
* Determine and oversee implementation of interim remedies should be taken.
* Notify supervisor/manager of respondent that complaint has been made.
* Interview complainants, respondents, and material witnesses.
* Obtain and review documents and other relevant materials from complainant and/or respondent.
* Issue findings of fact and recommendations for disposition of complaints.
* Notify all parties regarding disposition.
* Provide testimony, advice and guidance as needed to conclude complaints and proceedings.
* Prepares the University's position in matters involving complaint investigations conducted by governmental regulatory agencies including the EEOC, DFEH and OCR.
* Work with appropriate Student Affairs staff to fully implement and use Advocate tracking database.

Education and Training
* Provide leadership in the development of training for faculty, staff, and student related to Discrimination, Harassment (including sexual misconduct), and Retaliation.
* Conduct training for faculty, staff and students related to non-sexual misconduct DHR.
* Serve as member of Diversity Counsel Committee.
* Prepare and disseminate educational materials, including brochures, posters, and web-based materials that inform members of the campus community.

Requires
Knowledge of:
* The executive orders, principles, laws, and regulations related to discrimination, harassment (including sexual misconduct) retaliation.
* Investigative techniques to ensure thoroughness and objectivity.

Ability to:
* Conduct investigations.
* Use strong communication/consultation skills.
* Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal discretely and effectively with sensitive faculty, staff, and student issues.
* Understand and adhere to the highest principles of ethical behavior.
* Work with minimum of direct supervision in all requirements of this position.
* Develop effective working relationships with Diversity Counsel, Office of Judicial Affairs, Confidential Advocate and Academic Programs.
* Handle confidential and sensitive matters.
* Negotiate and resolve sensitive, unprecedented, broad, difficult, and complex problems.
* Prepare official reports.
* Gather and analyze data across multiple databases, and complete statistical analysis.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years of progressively responsible experience in complaint resolution, higher education administration, human resources management, or Title IX compliance is required.

Knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations, and trends in the field of education related to DHR that violate Title IX. Ability to apply policy standards (Executive Orders) standards in investigation and outcome. Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills in order to negotiate and resolve sensitive, unprecedented, broad, difficult, and complex problems. Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations and to write clear and concise reports. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal discretely and effectively with sensitive faculty, staff, and student issues. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail, including content and format. Ability to work collaboratively across a diverse campus community. Develop effective working relationships with Diversity Counsel, Office of Judicial Affairs, Confidential Advocate and Academic Programs. Understand and adhere to the highest principles of ethical behavior and possess the highest standards of personal and professional excellence and integrity. Work with minimal supervision. Gather and analyze data across multiple databases, and complete statistical analysis. Presentation and facilitation skills with emphasis on education and training for a wide audience.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or Juris Doctor Degree.
Experience working with Title IX tracking/reporting software.
Experience working in higher education environment.

How To Apply
In addition to the standard CSUEB application, please submit a:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three (3) or more professional references

Resumes alone will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.

To apply on-line, please go to www.csueastbay.edu/jobs. If you are a first time user, you must register, create a user ID and password, fill in your basic information, save and click on the position you are interested in, click on the "Apply Now" button to begin the online application.

This position will remain open until filled and may close without further notice.

Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt via automatic email reply regarding their application materials. In addition, all applicants who were not selected will receive email notification at the conclusion of the recruitment process. Please be patient as this process may take several weeks.

Condition(s) of Employment
This position is a "designated position" in the CSU's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Satisfactory completion of a background check that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate.

EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Other Information
All California State University campuses, including CSUEB, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.csueastbay.edu/smokeandtobaccofree/

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the California State University East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available at: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/upd/campus-security-report.html

At CSU East Bay, the following nine competencies have been identified as valued leadership qualities: Communication, Cooperation, Delegation, Empathy, Feedback, Innovation, Leadership Presence, Passion and Strategic Ability. While we may not expect our managers to exhibit all of these competencies, we do expect them to aspire to develop them. As part of the annual evaluation review process, the Senior Investigator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be evaluated on each.

Sponsorship
Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions.

Mandated Reporter
All California State University, East Bay employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.